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Marlins break tie in 7th, delay Cubs’ playoff clinch

Esteury Ruiz's hustle enabled the visiting Miami Marlins to score the go-ahead run in the seventh inning, leading to a 3-2 win over the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday night.

Published: Thursday, 24 September 2026 at 3:06 AM
Marlins break tie in 7th, delay Cubs’ playoff clinch
Key Things to Know
  • The Miami Marlins defeated the Chicago Cubs 3-2 on Wednesday night.
  • A seventh-inning replay review overturned a double play, allowing Miami to score the game-winning run.
  • The defeat delayed the Cubs' bid to clinch a postseason berth.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The visiting Miami Marlins defeated the Chicago Cubs 3-2 on Wednesday night, delaying Chicago's opportunity to clinch a postseason spot. Esteury Ruiz beat out a potential double play following a successful replay challenge in the seventh inning, enabling Agustin Ramirez to score the decisive go-ahead run on Joe Mack's RBI groundout.

Kyle Stowers hit a two-run home run for Miami in the sixth before Dansby Swanson tied the game with a two-run single. Marlins pitcher Cade Gibson earned the victory with a scoreless seventh inning, while Sandy Alcantara worked the ninth to secure the save.

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